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Pet care group Greencross loses market share

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Pet care group Greencross loses market share

Greencross Limited, the leading Australian pet requisites retailer operating under the Petbarn logo in Australia and Animates brand in New Zealand, recently lost market share after the pet care company announced a …

News18. May 2018

Investing millions in vegan dog food

Wild Earth

Investing millions in vegan dog food

Insect-based dog food is now available, but in the USA a dog food based on fungus is now attracting attention. Wild Earth, a biotech startup in…

News18. May 2018

More Interzoo visitors from abroad

Provisional closing report

More Interzoo visitors from abroad

According to the provisional closing report, around 39 000 trade visitors from over 125 countries visited Interzoo between 8 and 11 May. This …

News14. May 2018

Podium Pet Products working with Petuky

Cooperation

Podium Pet Products working with Petuky

Podium Pet Products, a company importing and distributing pet products, is now working with the Spanish wholesaler Petuky. The objective is …

News14. May 2018

Rohatyn Group acquires Animax

Reports in Romanian medias

Rohatyn Group acquires Animax

The Ukrainian investment group Rohatyn is buying the leading Romanian pet store chain Animax, according to the Romanian financial press. They write …

News14. May 2018

It’s Interzoo time!

Nuremberg

It’s Interzoo time!

Today is the start of the leading international pet supplies show Interzoo in Nuremberg. Over 2 000 exhibitors from more than 70 countries will present their …

News8. May 2018

Tierkönig pet store chain goes under

Austria

Tierkönig pet store chain goes under

Tierkönig was launched nearly two years ago with big ambitions. The first store opened in June 2017, with two others following in July and …

News8. May 2018

Boss Holdings acquires PetEdge

USA

Boss Holdings acquires PetEdge

Boss Pet Products, Inc., a subsidiary of Boss Holdings, Inc., has announced that it has acquired the assets of PetEdge, Inc., a leading supplier of …

News8. May 2018

Extra boost for Lifestyle for Pets

Netherlands

Extra boost for Lifestyle for Pets

Prins Petfoods has transferred management of Lifestyle for Pets, the leading scientific and inspirational platform for pet enthusiasts, to the …

News8. May 2018

Plaček shakes up the Russian market

Largest pet store in Moscow

Plaček shakes up the Russian market

The Czechia-based Plaček Group has opened the largest pet store in Russia, boasting a retail area of 1 500 m2, in a prominent shopping centre in…

News7. May 2018

“We believe in quality“

Ruinemans I long version

“We believe in quality“

The aquatics wholesaler Ruinemans from the Netherlands is turning 70 – and has long since ceased to…

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On equal footing with specialist retailers

Welzhofer

On equal footing with specialist retailers

Once manufacturers, retailers and customers are on board, everything runs smoothly. Welzhofer’s …

Suppliers

Winning city Guangzhou

Cips

Winning city Guangzhou

PET Worldwide and Cips would like to congratulate the reader trip winner from Finland: Päivi …

Events

All time high in cat ownership

Pet Products Association (APPA)

All time high in cat ownership

In-depth data highlight four key trends in pet ownership, consumer behaviour, and product use …

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Not so bad at all

Comment

Not so bad at all

The headlines in this issue all point to one thing: things really can’t be that bad for the pet …

Distribution4-5/2025

Margins under pressure

Fidelity Fulfilment

Margins under pressure

How UK and EU pet retailers are managing Trump’s tariffs, explains Stephen Williams, who works…

Distribution4-5/2025